In a rare instance of the goalie getting yanked with his team in front, Martin Brodeur was replaced midway through Monday’s game against Florida after allowing three goals on nine shots…while the Devils led, 4-3.

Things looked comfortable for Brodeur and the Devils early in this one, as New Jersey had a 3-1 lead after the first period, in which it out-shot the Panthers 18-4. Florida pressed early and often in the second, however, and a pair of quick strikes from Brad Boyes (who scored 50 seconds into the middle frame) and Brandon Pirri finished Brodeur’s night prematurely:

Bad goals, too- it’s not like the Panthers just put in three Superman shots, they were… well, the kind plays that Brodeur used to make look routine. It’s time, Marty. Schneider is taking that net over next year, whether you like it or not, and there’s not room for you in New Jersey anymore. Don’t sign somewhere for that last awkward year in another city (see: Modano)- please, be that rare athlete who walks away with grace after an incredible career with one team.

He didn’t play bad at all. There was terrible defense in front. That hack of a coach, Pete DeBoer, decided to blame his lack of defense on the goalie. The 3rd goal let in was something very very very few goalies could’ve stopped. It was a wide shot that took a 45 degree deflection. Type of shot that goalies pull back muscles going for.

But obviously, Pete DeBum knows better since he’s been so successful as a head coach without Larry Robinson, Adam Oates, Ilya Kovalchuk, Davis Clarkson, and Zach Parise, all on the same team.

This guy needs to be fired right after Lamoriello, who’s been complete garbage for 10 years now.